Exercises

Přeložte.

17 I'm looking forward to that.
3 It's getting worse.
12 I'd love to, but I can't.
4 They differ in many ways.
18 I've been taking driving lessons.
6 It made him angry.
5 He has no sense of humour.
8 He's to come too.
13 Have we met (before)?
11 I'll do my best.
1 How've you been?
2 I don't get it.
14 We had the house built.
7 He's known her for years.
16 I'll do it asap.
19 I was fined for speeding.
9 What was I supposed to do?
15 Have you done it yet?
10 Can you give me a lift?

Speeding spiːdɪŋ je překročení povolené rychlosti (speed - rychlost). Speeding ticket je pokuta za rychlost. Např.: He got a speeding ticket. - Dostal pokutu za rychlost.

Poslechněte si nahrávku a určete, zda je tvrzení pravdivé (true), nebo nepravdivé (false).

7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.

Spojte odpovídající výroky.

  • 1 I'll keep it on.
  • 2 I won't keep you long.
  • 3 He broke up with her.
  • 4 I'll find out.
  • 5 He made it up.
  • 6 I'll catch up with you.
  • 7 He's missing her.
  • 8 He was fired.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

12 He's American who makes lot of money.
14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?

Doplňte překlady vět.

12 Počkám, až přijde. I'll wait him to come.
7 Kolikrát jsi to už viděl? How many have you seen it?
8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
11 To jídlo se může zkazit. The food may bad.
13 Bude to hotovo do pátku. It'll be finished Friday.
1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .
6 Kolik peněz tam je? How money is there?
5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
4 Budete muset počkat. You'll wait.
9 Neměl bys mu o tom říkat. You tell him.
14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?

Spojte související výroky.

  • 1 He had a house built ...
  • 2 I'll tell her about it ...
  • 3 I've been learning English ...
  • 4 I tried to call him ...
  • 5 We had to wait ...
  • 6 I'm really sorry about ...
  • 7 I had a car accident ...
  • 8 He was fined 500 dollars ...
  • f which made him angry.
  • e but he isn't answering the phone.
  • c but he sold it soon after.
  • a for about two years now.
  • b what happened to her.
  • h although she shouldn't know.
  • d but it wasn't my fault.
  • g until they came back.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.

Předložka by také znamená kolem, vedle (o pohybu). Např.: A police car went by. - Kolem projelo policejní auto. Stop by je hovorově stavit se (za někým).

Doplňte druhou větu tak, aby měla opačný význam.

15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
2 He's found a job. - He was .
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
4 I threw it away. - I it.

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
6 She was hit by a car.
7 They meet years ago and become friends.
2 I haven't see you for ages!
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
1 Where be you last night?
10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
3 I've bring some wine.
8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
4 He's speak to her.

Slovo left znamená též zbylý. Užívá se hlavně ve spojení be left - zbýt, zbývat. Např.: There's nothing left. - Nic nezbylo., I don't have much money left. - Už mi nezbývá moc peněz. ap.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?

Američané často jako výraz díků říkají: I appreciate it. - Vážím si toho., Oceňuji to. (appreciate əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt - oceňovat, vážit si)

Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
10 I've been learning English for a year.
3 Nobody else knows about it.
1 He left for work an hour ago.
2 I've been waiting for an hour.
9 He drank five beers.
8 I haven't sent it yet.
4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
6 I've known her for 2 years.
5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
4 Srazilo je nákladní auto. They by a truck.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .

I'm flattered. ˈflætəd nebo též I feel flattered. je česky Jsem polichocen.

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

6 We can't without their help.
4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
10 Please your best. It's very important.
15 it sense to you?
1 Have you your homework?
7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
11 He a lot of money last year.
2 I've a big mistake.
13 This dress me look fat.
9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
3 Stop fun of me!
14 He it to her angry.
8 I need to a phone call.
12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
2 We'll meet the airport.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
8 She used to work a teacher.
9 It looks you are having a great time.

Spojení feel sorry for se užívá, když někoho litujete, be sorry for hlavně při omluvě za svůj čin ap., ale be sorry about se užije o situaci či něčem, co nastalo. Např.: I felt sorry for him. - Bylo mi ho líto., I'm sorry for disturbing you. - Promiňte, že vás ruším. ALE I'm sorry about that. - To mě mrzí. Sorry se může vázat i s infinitivem. Např.: We're sorry to inform you ... - S politováním vám oznamujeme...

Napište věty, které uslyšíte. Neužívejte stažené tvary. (Pište celými slovy.)

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6
5
9
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Spojte výroky, které mají opačný význam.

  • 1 He's jobless.
  • 2 He made her angry.
  • 3 He's in good health.
  • 4 I'm enjoying it.
  • 5 He died there.
  • 6 I don't care about her.
  • 7 I have two siblings.
  • 8 I'm really hungry.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • e He's employed.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • h He was born there.
  • c I've eaten.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

5 Neviděl jsem ho už měsíce.
for months
6 Ještě jsem to nečetl.
yet
10 Zkus to ještě jednou.
again; more
3 Právě jsem to dodělal.
just
9 Dám si ještě jedno pivo.
more
7 To bude ještě dražší.
even
2 Už jsi to poslal?
yet
1 Díváme se právě na film.
just
8 Co ještě bych měl udělat?
else
4 Už odešli.
already

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

12 Došel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
13 Vyrazíme brzy ráno. We'll out early.
7 Mám pustit televizi? Shall I on the TV?
10 Čti dál. on reading.
8 Letadlo už odstartovalo. The plane has off.
14 (Dávej) pozor! Watch !
11 Můžeme to odložit? Can we it off?
6 Ceny domů vzrostly o... House prices up by ...
1 Už jsem zjistil, kolik to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
2 Měl by nechat kouření. He should up smoking.
5 Musím se přihlásit v hotelu. I must in at the hotel.
3 Chtějí si užít (života). They want to it up.
4 Řekni mu, ať se uklidní. Tell him to down.
9 Vydržte chvilku. Hold a minute.

Frázové sloveso go for má několik významů. Jeden z nejběžnějších je vybrat si nebo rozhodnout se pro. Např.: I'd go for this one. - Já bych si vybral tento. Ve významu platit pro... se užívá go for stejně jako sloveso apply to əˈplaɪˌtuː. Např.: That goes for you too., That applies to you too. - To platí i pro tebe. ap.

Jaywalking ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkɪŋ je neukázněné přecházení silnice. Termín jaywalker ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkə je neukázněný chodec (přecházející na červenou, mimo přechod ap.).

Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.

Obrat to hail a taxi znamená zastavit si taxi (mávnutím). Podobně se užívá fráze wave down a taxi (wave weɪv - mávnout, zamávat).

Doplňte překlady.

7 Nejezdím po městě autem. I don't drive the city.
9 Byla okradena dvěma muži. She by two men.
11 Mám raději čaj než kávu. I tea to coffee.
2 Doufejme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
14 Ať neodchází! Don't him go!
1 Zamilovala se do něho. She in love with him.
5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
6 Zvykl jsem si na to. I used to it.
12 Vyzvednu tě na letišti. I'll you up at the airport.
8 Odjíždím v pátek ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
4 Mám (moc) rád italské jídlo. I'm of Italian food.
10 Bude to stát spoustu peněz. It'll cost a of money.
3 To zní zajímavě. That interesting.
13 Jeďte po této cestě. Go this road.

v rozkazu lze také někdy přeložit pomocí obratu make sure (that) (ujisti se/zajisti, že...) Např.: Make sure you don't lose it. - Ať to neztratíš., Make sure he doesn't break it. - Ať to nerozbije. ap.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

13 To nevadí.
mind
12 Neslyším vás.
can
6 Nechce se mi tam jít.
feel like
7 Nejsem z toho zrovna nadšený.
crazy
4 To je ale překvapení!
surprise
1 Nevím, jak dlouho to potrvá.
take
9 Změnil jsem názor.
mind
2 Dám vám vědět co nejdřív.
as soon as
3 Pokud vím, tak tady není.
as far as
11 Platím já! (pití ap.)
buy
5 Co takhle si dát pivo?
pint
8 To by bylo skvělé!
great
10 Rádi bychom si objednali.
order
14 To rád slyším.
glad

Pozor na slovo frekventovaný při překladu do angličtiny! Ve významu častý je to frequent. Chcete-li ale říct, že je něco často navštěvované nebo je zde velký provoz, užije se frequented frɪˈkwεntɪd. Např.: frequented road - frekventovaná silnice.

Přeložte.

17 Jak dlouho už tady čekáte?
1 Máte pravdu.
16 Bydlím tady už deset let.
12 Ještě nepřišel.
6 Postarám se o to.
9 Co ještě potřebujete?
5 Nevěděl jsem o tom.
3 Dlouho vás nezdržím.
15 Nikdy jsem v Londýně nebyl.
4 Co se děje?
20 Hodně štěstí!
10 Nemusíte platit.
2 Mám zpoždění.
8 Nesmíš to nikomu říct.
11 Musel jsem tam jít.
13 Nechám to na vás.
7 Nebudu moci přijít.
19 Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám!
14 Kdybych to měl, dal bych ti to.
18 Učím se anglicky už dva roky.

Sidewalk je americký termín. V Británii pro chodník užívají pavement ˈpeɪvmənt! V americké angličtině je ale pavement zpevněná vozovka (asfaltovaný povrch ap.).

Připoutat se (v autě ap.) se hlavně v americké angličtině hovorově řekne buckle up ˈbʌkəlˌʌp. Např.: Buckle up! - Připoutej(te) se!

Pozor! Slovo police se v angličtině chová jako podstatné jméno v množném čísle, tedy: The police are ..., The police have ... ap.! Např. The police are after him. - Jde po něm policie., Police say that ... - Policie říká, že...